Neil thanked all volunteers and all the people who have donated bags or the money to purchase them for the program. In November 390 bags and 9 jumbo bags were collected. The last month they had kids volunteering at picking up plastic bottles from the Arroyo, they have been meeting them every Thursday while doing the pick up. There is a need of people who would like to sponsor the Costco 208L black plastic bags with ties, other brands or specifications are not the best.

Dick Pickup reported that during the last month there were no repairs, but they mapped the area between the Arroyo and Terralta and found 29 lamps and then they will move south to the arroyo and east north of the highway, after that the town will be done.

In order to help this program, if you detect a broken street light that has not been denounced send an email to [email protected] with the street name and the stencilled post number.

Gwen reported that the fundraiser event for next year is on Monday 5th of December. The fundraising event will be at The Drunken Duck from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, there will be lots of Raffle prizes and the Gecko band will be playing. They already have volunteers for the activities they will be having. They give gifts to around 1400 kids on Christmas eve. Tickets are 200 pesos.

Sue Fornoff announced that this party is sponsored by the local association of businesses in Bucerías, the money will be donated to provide scholarships to local kids. There will be local charities there to provide information. There will be food and drinks for sale. There is no charge to assist. The event will happen on December 4th down street on Lazaro Cardenas between Galeana and Benito Juarez from 5:30 to 9:30 pm.

The next event is the Annual Christmas Boutique next Saturday starting at 9:30 on Lazaro Cardenas #52. Money collected will be used for supporting local charity projects.

Caylee invited everyone to a fundraiser event on La Postal at 6:00 pm next Thursday 8th. They have tickets starting at 20 USD for meal and the entrance to the event, or 30 USD for everything including the open bar. She also explained everyone that Human Connection is a platform through which international visitors are connected with local artisans.

The Palm Ranch
Carla Piringer from the Palm Ranch made an open invitation to all the members to spend some time volunteering at a 30 hectares, where Dr. Montes an ex cardiologist and his wife, a retired nurse who is also an excellent cook, keep more than 300 species of palm trees as well as all types of tropical plants. It is located between Mezcales and San Vicente. This ranch takes volunteers from 9:00 to lunch time Tuesday to Saturday. They provide water and a full mesoamerican meal as well as a mini tour around the area for the 4-5 hours of work you do under the shade and at your own pace. If interested write an email to [email protected]om.

Estelle Neubling spoke on behalf of Anna’s House. It is a house were they have abandoned kids and they help them all the way until they become adults and then are ready to leave. For this season they set a Christmas Tree with 24 angels, now there are two angels left needing a sponsor. Each angel has the story and the Christmas wishing list of one of the kids.

Sandi spoke also in representation of the JOMFB. She thanked Brus and Jean, who are doing meditation classes, the cooperation is $50 pesos per person, and all the money collected is donated to the JOMFB. This program is now a community effort. The next fundraising event for this program will be The Beatles Tribute on Jan 24th from 4 to 7 pm at the Drunken Duck at $200 pesos the tickets.

There will be also a Happy Days Sockcup Sunday February 19th from 5 to 9 pm at the Drunken Duck with the band Cinco Elementos.

They also have a raffle of two returning flights from WestJet combined with a week staying at Velas del Sol at $300 pesos the ticket. All the events they are having are advertised on facebook and on www.buceriasfoodbank.com

Another year is starting so Rick Kranefuss invited anyone interested in being part of the board, or knowing someone interested, to step up and start considering proposing it for 2017 elections. If you are interested please send an email to [email protected] with your biography, a photo and the position you want to run for.